June 20 2:45 PM
highRoute 43- WB off ramp at exit 29/ Caldwell is closed. On the pm route the stop at the NE corner of Chicago & 12th is closed. Passengers will be dropped off on the SW corner of Chicago & 12th.
Route 43- WB off ramp at exit 29/ Caldwell is closed. On the pm route the stop at the NE corner of Chicago & 12th is closed. Passengers will be dropped off on the SW corner of Chicago & 12th.
The stop at the airport has moved to the general public traffic lanes on the lower loop of Airport Way. The stop is located from pillar 14 to pillar 17 at the end of the arrivals pick up lanes
Outbound stop at 13th and Ridenbaugh is closed, no temp placed.
Route 43 - EB on ramp at exit 29/Caldwell is closed for construction. Chicago & 12th SW corner is the pick up and drop off location for both a.m. and p.m. routes. Buses will use the 10th Ave exit to access the freeway for both a.m. and p.m. routes
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We do not provide service on the following holidays:
Mobility devices such as wheelchairs and scooters are allowed on our buses. Please note that mandatory securement is required for all mobility devices inside the bus.
While on board the bus, we ask that you observe a few courtesies to make your bus ride easier, safer, and a more pleasant experience for yourself and other passengers.
No refunds or replacement bus passes for purchased, lost, expired, or stolen passes.
The longest time a passengers may ride on a route is from the stop used to get on the bus back to the same stop. Once the passenger exits the bus, he or she may ride another bus or wait for the next bus on the same route to ride again.
ValleyRide bus services do not use transfers. Instead, a rider can purchase a one-day pass, which is good for unlimited rides on the day of purchase. The cost of a one-day pass is $2.50 for adults, and $1.25 for students (ages 6-18), seniors (ages 65+), and persons with disabilities.
Valley Regional Transit operates all of its services using fixed-route service (Ada County/intercounty routes) or on-demand service (Canyon County). Visit the How to Ride page to learn how to catch the bus for both fixed-route service and on-demand service.
If you have an unused bus pass (not activated), it will expire one year from the purchase date. The only exception is a one-year pass, which is activated from the day of purchase.
Remember when departing the bus to check for your personal belongings beside and around you. ValleyRide is not responsible for items found on the bus. If a non-perishable item is not claimed within 30 days, it will be donated to a local charity. If you think you might have lost something on the bus, call our Help Desk at 208-345-7433.
You will have to pick up your lost item in person at either:
Funding used for the majority of planning and administration costs for Valley Regional Transit (VRT) is being provided through the City of Boise, Capital City Development Corporation (CCDC) and the Community Planning Association (COMPASS). In addition, the VRT Board of Directors approved a dues structure that will supply ongoing funding for planning efforts and two staff members.
Funding for capital/maintenance, Nampa/Caldwell on-demand service and inter county service primarily comes from three sources – federal grant monies, fare and advertising revenues, and voluntary contributions from the governing bodies for geographical areas that receive service.
Funding for operations for the Boise/Garden City fixed-route system comes from voluntary contributions from both cities and fare and advertising revenues.
In order for a viable coordinated public transportation system to exist in the Treasure Valley, and to expand the existing system into a true regional public transportation system, additional funding sources will have to be found.
A wide variety of public transportation services are available in the region. These options include fixed-route, intercounty service between Ada and Canyon counties, demand response, paratransit, vanpools, and senior center transportation . A full list of the services available can be found by using the “Services” dropdown menu at the top of this page. For more information on bus services, please call the VRT Help Desk at (208) 345-7433. For more information about vanpools and carpools, please call (208) 345-7665.
Transi-Cheks are being offered to encourage commuters to try an alternative mode of transportation. The Transi-Cheks Program rewards a commuter by subsidizing $20 a month for the first three consecutive months of their Valley Regional Transit bus pass or Commuteride vanpool fare.
To learn more about the program, call ACHD Commuteride at 208-345-7665.
While waiting for the bus, smoking is prohibited in these areas:
Baggage that can be stored under a passenger’s seat, on a passenger’s lap, and/or on the seat next to the passenger will be admitted. The luggage/baggage cannot protrude to another seat, into the aisle, or otherwise, interfere with other passengers. Baggage that will not be admitted on board shall include any large, bulky, dangerous, or offensive article that may cause harm or discomfort to any passenger.
VRT recently launched a new on-demand service, VRT OnDemand, in Canyon County. This new service allows people to get more places by booking a ride when they need it through the VRT OnDemand mobile app or website. They’re picked up at the nearest bus stop or virtual stop, then dropped at another bus stop closest to their destination. VRT OnDemand offers many more places to go at the same rates as fixed-route bus fares. Learn more about VRT OnDemand here.